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Re: Thoughts on Selmer Clarinets?

Author: seabreeze
Date: 2017-12-13 11:28

Nellsonic,

I agree that you must hear and compare the clarinets in person and play them yourself before deciding to buy. Each of us sounds different from others playing the same instrument, and some players may find that neither model works well for them. But I think this video does faithfully represent the general difference in tone quality between the Presence and the CSVR. By now I've tried both several times and listened to others play them for comparison. Some players sound brighter on both instruments or darker on both than the clarinetist in the video. But still the general difference comes through. I've noticed that those who sound naturally too bright often mellow out on the CSVR. Conversely, those who play naturally on the dull side often play with more sparkle on the Presence. In any case, the video will have served its purpose, for me, if it at least attracts a player's interest enough to go try both instruments.

Post Edited (2017-12-13 19:30)

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